Cinéma Café Merci

Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville


Dedicated to the seventh art, this street-level cafe adjoining concept store Merci is graced with retro film posters and projects vintage films on one wall. Its citronnade maison – extra tart and tongue-tickling, homemade lemonade – and freshly squeezed fruit juices are worth every cent; alternatively, you can get a glass of Champagne to accompany its excellent lunchtime salads and cheese/charcuterie platters.


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